21.15 - Numerical Solutions using Linear Algebra
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Practice Questions
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What is the Gauss-Seidel method?
💡 Hint: Think about how variables are updated in iterations.
Define a sparse matrix.
💡 Hint: What is the characteristic of a matrix when it has many zeros?
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Which of the following describes an iterative method?
💡 Hint: Consider how iterative methods work.
True or False: The Gauss-Seidel method updates all variables simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Think about how variables are processed in this method.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a system of equations represented in matrix form, solve it using both the Gauss-Seidel and Jacobi methods. Compare convergence speeds.
💡 Hint: Set up the system and carefully apply both methods step by step.
Explain how the choice of relaxation factor in SOR affects convergence. Create two scenarios with different factors and analyze the results.
💡 Hint: Experiment with values less than and greater than 1 and observe the outcomes.
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